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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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The Duke, Rebel Sentry
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Octopus Form
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Jet, Freedom Fighter
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Rumble Arena
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion249 decks416 decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion223 decks416 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion207 decks416 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion221 decks416 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion187 decks416 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion212 decks416 decks
42%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion173 decks416 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion164 decks416 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion204 decks416 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion169 decks416 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion196 decks416 decks
-21%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
42%inclusion173 decks416 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion166 decks416 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Past
39%inclusion162 decks416 decks
29%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion153 decks416 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion149 decks416 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion143 decks416 decks
21%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion143 decks416 decks
18%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion142 decks416 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion139 decks416 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
32%inclusion132 decks416 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion127 decks416 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion123 decks416 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion122 decks416 decks
26%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion121 decks416 decks
29%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion112 decks416 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion112 decks416 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
23%inclusion97 decks416 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion97 decks416 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion92 decks416 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22%inclusion91 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion79 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion83 decks416 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion83 decks416 decks
18%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
20%inclusion82 decks416 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion81 decks416 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion76 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion72 decks416 decks
17%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion67 decks416 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
16%inclusion67 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
16%inclusion67 decks416 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion67 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Artisan
16%inclusion66 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion65 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion62 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion57 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
13%inclusion55 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
13%inclusion54 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion54 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion54 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion52 decks416 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion52 decks416 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
12%inclusion48 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion47 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion47 decks416 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion46 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Automaton
10%inclusion42 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
10%inclusion40 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
10%inclusion39 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
9.1%inclusion38 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
9.1%inclusion38 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.9%inclusion37 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
8.7%inclusion36 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
31%inclusion131 decks416 decks
-18%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion130 decks416 decks
-4%synergy
Experimental Augury
30%inclusion126 decks416 decks
23%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion121 decks416 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion115 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion101 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion89 decks416 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion66 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion47 decks416 decks
10%synergy
Reject Imperfection
10%inclusion41 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion41 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
9.4%inclusion39 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.7%inclusion36 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.4%inclusion35 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
7.2%inclusion30 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion26 decks416 decks
-3%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.3%inclusion26 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion25 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion25 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
-16%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion113 decks416 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion78 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion67 decks397 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion67 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion55 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion49 decks416 decks
-11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion44 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.0%inclusion29 decks416 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
7.0%inclusion29 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
-7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Recommission
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion111 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion104 decks416 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion75 decks416 decks
15%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion71 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion68 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Moxite Refinery
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion48 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion42 decks416 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion41 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion40 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.4%inclusion39 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.9%inclusion37 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
8.7%inclusion36 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.2%inclusion34 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
7.5%inclusion31 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.1%inclusion29 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.4%inclusion26 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Costume Closet
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
31%inclusion130 decks416 decks
30%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion92 decks416 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion68 decks416 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion63 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Resourceful Defense
11%inclusion47 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.4%inclusion39 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.9%inclusion33 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.9%inclusion33 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
-18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.3%inclusion22 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion57 decks416 decks
12%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion48 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion92 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion82 decks416 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion62 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion57 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion56 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion45 decks416 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion44 decks416 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion34 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.2%inclusion30 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion22 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion22 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion333 decks416 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion325 decks416 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion170 decks416 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion166 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion140 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion132 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion111 decks416 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion107 decks416 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion106 decks416 decks
-6%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion98 decks416 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion83 decks416 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion46 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion38 decks416 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.9%inclusion37 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion36 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion36 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion31 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion415 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion414 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion414 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion326 decks416 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion237 decks416 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion234 decks416 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion219 decks416 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion170 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion158 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion152 decks416 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion151 decks416 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion146 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion123 decks416 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion121 decks416 decks
-21%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion121 decks416 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
29%inclusion121 decks416 decks
17%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion118 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion114 decks416 decks
-26%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
27%inclusion114 decks416 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion110 decks416 decks
-25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
26%inclusion110 decks416 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion102 decks416 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion100 decks416 decks
-18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion98 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion91 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion87 decks416 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion85 decks416 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion77 decks416 decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion75 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion74 decks416 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion65 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion60 decks416 decks
-21%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion57 decks416 decks
-4%synergy
Glittering Massif
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion47 decks416 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion47 decks416 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion46 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion40 decks416 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion40 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion38 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion38 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion34 decks416 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.9%inclusion33 decks416 decks
-15%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.9%inclusion33 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.6%inclusion31 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.2%inclusion30 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.0%inclusion29 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
5%synergy